The Life of John: From the Son of Thunder to the Apostle of Love
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1. A Disciple of John the Baptist


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2. A Galilean Fisherman


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3. A Witness to Miracles


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4. One of the Twelve Apostles


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5. One of the Three Apostles


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6. A Son of Thunder


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7. A Prideful Protégé


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8. A Witness to Betrayal


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9. The Beloved Disciple


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10. A Witness to Arrest


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11. A Witness to Trial


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12. A Witness to Crucifixion


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13. A Witness to Resurrection


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14. A Believer in the Risen Lord


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15. A Recipient of the Holy Spirit


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16. The Apostle of Love


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17. The Author of the Apocalypse


The Beloved Disciple
Five times in his gospel, John describes himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved. This phrase could easily be interpreted as proceeding from some deep pride or arrogance in John. In this lesson, however, Dr. Thomas uncovers John’s true sentiment behind all five instances of the appellation.

